Vertical edit
Select moments that work as a complete small-screen story.
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Every second has a job.
Vertical video needs a focused opening, a clear progression and a satisfying finish. We edit for small-screen viewing with purposeful pacing and readable captions.
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The layers that make the story work.
Caption styling
Keep captions readable, timed and consistent with the tone of the video.
Safe-area composition
Place key details away from interface overlays and awkward crop boundaries.
Platform export versions
Deliver the agreed versions with correct proportions and useful filenames.
BEFORE WE BEGINBring the context.
Bring the context.
We’ll shape the direction.
YOUR INSTAGRAM REELS, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE SHORTS BRIEF
Footage, central message, brand assets and preferred call to action.
Tell us about the project ↗BEHIND THE CRAFT / Instagram Reels, TikTok & YouTube ShortsMore thought.
More thought.
Better foundations.
A closer look at the decisions, working details and review standards behind your project.
Make each short a complete viewing experience
A short clip needs its own opening, progression and payoff. We select moments that make sense without the full source video, then use pacing and framing to keep the central idea clear on a small screen.
Captions and crops that respect the platform
Text is timed to the speech and placed away from interface overlays. We review subject framing and the agreed hook variations, then organise exports for the requested vertical placements.
WHAT WE REVIEW TOGETHER
- ✓Opening hook and standalone context
- ✓Caption timing and safe zones
- ✓Vertical crop and export settings
Instagram Reels, TikTok & YouTube Shorts
with a clear next step.
Choose the hook
We agree the priorities using your brief and source material. For this project, the first decision is how to choose the hook.
Build the momentum
You review a concrete direction before we move into final production. Together, we build the momentum.
Finish with intent
The final stage is to finish with intent, resolve the agreed feedback and prepare the handover.
Before
we begin.
Can you repurpose a longer video?
Yes. We identify moments that stand on their own and reframe them for vertical viewing.
How are scope, timing and revisions agreed?
We review your instagram reels, tiktok & youtube shorts brief and source material first. The proposal sets out deliverables, milestones and revision stages before work begins.
What source material do you need?
Share the original footage, audio, brand assets and any approved script or references. Tell us the intended audience, duration and placements. Source quality and missing material are reviewed before the edit scope and delivery schedule are confirmed.
How do review versions and final delivery work?
Feedback is gathered against a review cut with clear timestamps. After the agreed revisions and content approval, we prepare the scoped aspect ratios and export settings. Project files, extra cutdowns and caption files are included when specified in the proposal.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTERLET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN
Let’s make
something matter.
Tell us about your instagram reels, tiktok & youtube shorts project. We’ll review the brief and discuss the scope, timing and next steps.
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